Note 2535 — BOOK XXXVI. THE NATURAL HISTORY OF STONES.
John Bostock translation
“Obelisci.” So called from ὀβελισκὸς, a “small spit,” in consequence of their tapering form.
John Bostock translation
“Obelisci.” So called from ὀβελισκὸς, a “small spit,” in consequence of their tapering form.